To the roars of almost 600 fans, Okanagan FC scored the game-winning goal with less than two minutes remaining in their home opener.
Kelownasa国际传媒檚 Apple Bowl was buzzing with anticipation as the home team edged out their Okanagan rivals, the Penticton Pinnacles, 2-1 in the first home game of the season and their second win of the season this past Sunday.
OKFCsa国际传媒檚 Randy Hubber was once again the hero for the hometown team, as he netted both goals and secured a much-needed three points for OKFC.
Hubber has scored four goals in the last two games and has 80 per cent of the teamsa国际传媒檚 goals this season in five games.
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After starting off with three straight losses, the team has rallied for two straight wins. Stevenson credits conditioning training from the teamsa国际传媒檚 trainer and always having confidence the team was better than their 0-3 record suggested.
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And with a win in the teamsa国际传媒檚 first-ever home game, the team felt the love from Kelowna fans.
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OKFC looks for their third straight win as the season continues Saturday with a 4 p.m. game at Kelownasa国际传媒檚 Apple Bowl.
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